Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Missouri
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Missouri earn a median of $75,650 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,190; the top 10% earn over $151,720. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Missouri
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Missouri?
The median is $75,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,190 and the top 10% earn over $151,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.